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PL18 SZF

2018 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1353cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,007 mi
Last recorded44,007 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL18 SZF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,353cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 44,007 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 38,724 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2024 33,264 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 33,261 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread-depth below 2 mm, excessively worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread-depth below 2 mm, excessively worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 28,000 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged Wearing on inside edges, both N/S&O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 2 Aug 2022 23,902 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 17,219 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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PL18 SZF is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,353cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 40,321 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL18 SZF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 8 years old, this Kia Ceed is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL18 SZF registered?

PL18 SZF is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 July 2018.

Is PL18 SZF safe to buy?

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